Sammy Perone

Summary

Sammy Perone is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development at Washington State University (WSU), affiliated with the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS). He holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Iowa (2010) and a B.A. in Psychology from Purdue University (2003). His research focuses on developmental neuroscience, particularly the neural basis of emotion regulation, executive function, and EEG methodology. He has explored how brain dynamics (e.g., frontal EEG asymmetry, cortical rhythms) relate to self-regulatory processes across infancy to adulthood.

Key professional milestones include a NICHD Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Minnesota (2014–2016) and a postdoctoral position at the University of Iowa (2011–2014). His work bridges developmental psychology and neuroscience, with studies on boredom, executive function, and contextual influences on neural activity. His recent publications emphasize the role of boredom in developmental contexts and the application of dynamic systems theory to cognitive development.

Perone’s research emphasizes empirical and theoretical integration, using EEG to link brain activity to behavioral outcomes. He collaborates on projects involving parent-child interactions, infant cognitive development, and the impact of environmental conditions on emotion regulation. Current interests include refining EEG methodologies to capture developmental trajectories and exploring neurocognitive underpinnings of self-regulatory behaviors.